APOLLO – Junitec

APOLLO is a startup acceleration program designed by students for students. With our support, students with innovative and disruptive minds have the opportunity to influence and impact society.

This edition of APOLLO is focused on startups in the fields of AI and HealthTech.

Consult the guidelines

Ready
to accelerate
your startup in
15 weeks?

APPLICATIONS UNTIL 12 FEBRUARY

APOLLO

Trailer

APOLLO

advantages

Integration in the JUNITEC Innovation Community

By integrating the startup into the program, you will have the opportunity to stay close to the JUNITEC community

Inovation Team

Mentoring and Monitoring

During the 15 weeks, the entire startup team will be mentored and monitored so that the acceleration is as effective as possible

Access to partners and Investment opportunities

Access to an extensive network of partners and the opportunity to attract investors

Partners

Monitoring the development of the MVP

The teams will be accompanied by UFL experts in the development and iteration of their MVP (Minimum Viable Product)

Networking Events and Competitions

Startups will have the opportunity to participate in pitch moments, networking events and will be encouraged to participate in innovation competitions

No Equity required

JUNITEC doesn't take any equity from the startups and the program is completely free

APOLLO

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Applications | UNTIL 12 FEB

The application form must be submitted until February 12th.

Eligibility reviews will follow. You’ll be notified via email about the selection, until February 23rd. If you are selected, you will also be contacted by phone.

Nota: At least one team member must be a university student and the startup in question can’t have more than 10.000€ invested

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Start of the Program | 24 FEB - 4 JUN

The APOLLO programme begins with a Networking Event for the JUNITEC Innovation Community
Meeting with the APOLLO Manager to outline KPIs and the program’s roadmap

Programme | 15 weeks

Weekly follow-up meetings with the APOLLO Manager
Each startup will have a mentor from the Unicorn Factory Lisboa team and access to an extensive pool of specialists
Pitch Competitions and Show Case Events
Workshops with specialists from the Unicorn Factory Lisbon
No Equity required

Closing and Unicorn Day

Final feedback meeting
Presence and participation in the Unicorn Day – public demo day providing startups the opportunity to present to potential investors. 2023 edition had the presence of:
- startups founded at JUNITEC
- startups accelerated at APOLLO
- startups incubated at the Microsoft Founders Hub

APOLLO

STARTUPS'24

Discover the startups incubated in the 2024 edition

Poly

An interactive tool to optimize and manage factories, taking into account various unpredictable real-world factors

SafetyScope

Automation of surveillance processes through Computer Vision

StocKXpress

A facilitator for independent authors with innovative B2B and B2C solutions, leveraging AI technology and dynamic dashboards to optimize sales, inventory, and decision-making in the publishing market

RootKey

Digital security using blockchain and advanced technologies to protect clients data and digital operations worldwide

WakeLights

Accelerate coma recovery using LED technology to regulate circadian rhythms, mitigating the risks of long-term complications

Sustentai

AI-based platform that enables the creation of sustainability reports compliant with CSRD regulations, offering practical suggestions

ePantry

Use of data to create detailed digital marketing solutions for the food retail sector, helping businesses connect more effectively with their customers

Luís Lamy

SafetyScope

Being part of APOLLO allowed SafetyScope to set priorities for faster growth. We were able to develop our product from ideation to implementation, to explore different business models, and connect with the JUNITEC innovation community. We highly recommend the program to any university entrepreneur looking to boost their project!

Carolina Margarido

WakeLights

The experience with APOLLO was essential to help us understand how could we move forward with the prototype we had already developed. Through the program, we had the opportunity to discover various testbeds and initiatives that support projects like ours, something we were previously unaware of. It was a transformative experience, as we discovered tools and resources within our reach that we thought were reserved only for more established projects.
Additionally, it was our first contact with a startup accelerator, which opened many doors for us within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. We gained access to valuable networking opportunities and new programs that allowed us to continue our entrepreneurial journey. Without a doubt, APOLLO was the push we needed, even without realising it, to take our first steps into the world of entrepreneurship.